Prelude
Welcome
Sharing the Peace of Christ
Gloria Patri (UMH 71)
Call to Worship
Leader: God is in this place. God meets us where we are.
People: We lean into the presence of the Lord as we gather here.
Leader: Jesus teaches us how to live through his example.
People: We model our lives after Jesus.
Leader: Love for Jesus brings us here today.
All: We gather to worship with great joy. Amen.
Hymn Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, v.1-3,5 (UMH 139)
Pastor’s Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (UMH 895)
Children’s Message
Hymn Blessed Assurance (UMH 369)
Scripture Mark 8:27-33
Leader: The word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Message Who Is Jesus?
Hymn What Wonderous Love Is This? (UMH 292)
Prayer of Confession
Lord Jesus, we have sinned so many times. We are guilty of pride and unbelief. Forgive us for the wrong we have done, and the good we have left undone. Make us more like you. Enlighten to our minds by the Holy Spirit, strengthen our wills to align with our Creator, and rest our souls in the Salvation of the Son. Amen.
Giving Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
Doxology (UMH 94)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
God of Grace, multiply these tithes and offerings so that this church’s ministry and mission can radically change lives. We pray that these gifts may bring honor and praise to you. In the name of Jesus who went to Calvary, we pray. Amen.
Prayers of the People
Sacrament of Holy Communion
Confession and Pardon (UMH 15)
The Great Thanksgiving
Sharing the Bread and Cup
Sending Forth In the Cross of Christ I Glory (UMH 295)
Benediction
Postlude
